Top 342 Detention Jobs in Houston Tx

Detention Officer
Harris County —Houston, TX
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Detention Officer
Harrison County Sheriff’s Office —Houston, TX
- $49,920 a year
- Overtime
- 18 years or older
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Juvenile Probation Officer - Intake
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $58,573 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Current TB test
- Pass drug screening
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Sanitarian I
Dept of State Health Services —Houston, TX
- $3,159.83 - $5,921.25 a month
- Online Application
- Clean driving record
- Word processing
- No experience needed
Quick Apply
14d
Administrative Assistant II
The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD —Houston, TX
- From $21.79 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- Employee assistance program
Behavioral Health Technician
Planned Systems International, Inc. —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Staff Services III - Driver
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $52,374.40 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
12d
Detention Officer/Trainee
City of Baytown —Baytown, TX
- $20.08 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Legal Assistant
REFUGEE AND IMMIGRANT CENTER FOR EDUCATION & LEGAL SERVICES —Houston, TX
- $22.62 - $33.22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
13d
Specialized JPO - Juvenile Probation
Fort Bend County, TX —Sugar Land, TX
- Online Application
- Computer literacy
- Mid-level
- Residential
4d
Medical Records Technician
Planned Systems International, Inc. —Houston, TX
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Excel
- AD&D insurance
- Disability insurance
Youth Development Officer
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $46,238.40 - $48,089.60 a year
- 12 hour shift
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
Unit Supervisor
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $73,340.80 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor of Science
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
10d
Warehouse Stocker
Fiesta Mart —Houston, TX
- Forklift
- Warehouse
- Cash handling
Youth Development Officer - Part-time (Weekends Only)
Harris County —Houston, TX
- $21.03 an hour
- Weekends only
- Background check
- Classroom
- Current TB test
CDL-A Owner Ops $3.5K-$4.5K
Genesis Intermodal Services, LLC —Houston, TX
- $3,500 - $4,500 a week
- Online Application
- Owner-operator
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Fuel card
Quick Apply
TEAM DRIVING OTR-CLASS A TRUCK DRIVER (COMMERICAL LICENSE REQUIRED)
Just In Time Cargo —Houston, TX
- $1,500 - $3,000 a week
- Full-time
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- CDL
Quick Apply
13d
Class A CDL Driver- Owner Operator
Lineage Logistics —Houston, TX
- Up to $3,000 a week
- Contract
- Background check
- Owner-operator
- No touch freight
- Free parking
Quick Apply
12d
CDL-A Truck Driver - $5k Sign-On Bonus!
Marten Transport —Pasadena, TX
- $1,200 - $1,600 a week
- Urgently hiring
- Dedicated
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Passenger ride along program
- Health savings account
Quick Apply
OTR Company Solo Drivers, CDL A
TRIANGLE SOURCING LLC DBA LONGISTICS —Texas
- From $0.60 per mile
- Call employer
- No touch freight
- CDL A
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply

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Detention Officer

Harris County -
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid parental leave
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

High school diploma or GED

Full Job Description

Position Description

The Harris County Sheriff's Office is hiring Detention Officers within the

Criminal Justice Command

As a Detention Officer, you are an important team member of the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responsible for maintaining care, custody, and control over those individuals housed in the Harris County Jail. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office primary responsibility to the citizens of Harris County is to house those individuals awaiting trial, or commitment to the Texas Department of Corrections.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Performing inspections and cell searches
Resolving crises such as fights, fires, and medical emergencies
Completing reports

Detention Command Career Paths

Armed Detention Officer - responsible for transporting and securing inmates to and at hospitals or clinics.
Detention Sergeant - responsible for supervising detention officers assigned to their area.
Detention Lieutenant - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their shift.
Detention Captain - responsible for supervising all personnel assigned to their facility.

The Detention Officer (Jailer) Position is a Civil Service-protected position with the Harris County Sheriff's Office.

Requirements

Follow the link below to apply

Apply for Detention Officer Here

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
At least 18 years of age
Must be a U. S. Citizen
Valid Driver's License or State Issued ID
Eyesight must be correctable to 20/20 vision, normal color, and peripheral vision
Correctable normal audible range in both ears

Testing:

Pass pre-employment testing - Written exam (Basic work skills)
Physical Agility

Ability To:

Stand for extended periods of time
Bend, stoop, kneel
Lift up to 40 lbs

Additional Requirements:

Thorough background investigation
- (Criminal background check, fingerprinting, personal interview, etc.)
Psychological evaluation
Drug screening

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COPIES OF THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED WITH YOUR APPLICATION:

** INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL DELAY THE APPLICATION PROCESS **

DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED (attached) BEFORE SUBMITTING APPLICATION

Birth Certificate (issued by a government agency, not a hospital) or
- Certificate of Naturalization
Social Security Card
Driver's License or State Issued ID (front and back)
Proof of Education:
- High School Diploma or Transcript, GED Certificate or College Transcript (If transcripts, a sealed original will be required at a later stage in the application process)
DD-214 Military Discharge form [if applicable]
- (copy of original Member - 4 form)
  - PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WERE NEVER IN THE MILITARY, UPLOAD ANOTHER COPY OF YOUR DRIVER'S LICENSE AS A PLACEHOLDER IN ORDER TO CONTINUE WITH THE APPLICATION.

NOTE:

The Texas Workforce Commission offers FREE assistance to job seekers through their WorkSource offices located throughout Harris, and surrounding counties
The WorkSource offers FREE use of computers, copiers, printers, and scanners as well as assistance completing job applications
Please visit their website for more information or click here for a list of locations http://www.wrksolutions.com/find-a-location
Harris County Public Libraries also offer FREE use of computers at all their locations throughout Harris County

DUE TO COVID-19 some locations may require an appointment.

Please call before you go

Preferences

Graduates of Law Enforcement High School Program or Participation in a Law Enforcement Explorers program.
Previous Law Enforcement or Corrections work experience
Honorable discharge form the United States Armed Forces

General Information

For detailed information on the benefits offered by Harris County, please click on the "Benefits" tab of the posting.

Salary and Incentive Pay:

Paid biweekly based on 26 pay periods per year, plus benefits
Up to 12 years of credit for service as a TCOLE Certified Jailer upon hire (Restrictions Apply)

Paid Incentives: (Annually, based on 26 pay periods)

The Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) provides its employees the ability to obtain the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE) Corrections Officer (Jailers) Certification at no cost through the HCSO Academy

If selected, PAID employment begins the first day of the required (7) week Basic Jailers Course at the Harris County Sheriff's Office Academy
Successful completion of the (7) week Basic Jailers Course is required for continued employment as a Detention Officer with the Harris County Sheriff's Office

Location:

Downtown, Houston, TX

Hours:

40 Hours Per Week
Includes Nights, Weekends, and Holidays
Mandatory Overtime as deemed necessary to fulfill operational needs

HARRIS COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Harris County offers a highly competitive benefits program, featuring a comprehensive group health plan and defined benefit retirement plan.

The following benefits are offered only to Harris County employees in regular (full-time) positions:

Health & Wellness Benefits

Medical Coverage
Dental Coverage
Vision Coverage
Wellness Plan
Life Insurance
Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
One (1) floating holiday per year
Paid Parental Leave*
Sick Leave

Retirement Savings Benefit

457 Deferred Compensation Plan

The following benefits are available to Harris County employees in full-time and select part-time positions:

Professional learning & development opportunities
Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
Flexible work schedule*
METRO RideSponsor Program*

Participation may vary by County department. The employee benefits plans of Harris County are extended to all eligible participants across various departments with the exception of the Harris County Community Supervision and Corrections Department, for which the cited Health & Wellness Benefits are administered through the State of Texas.

In accordance with the Harris County Personnel Regulations, group health and related benefits are subject to amendment or discontinuance at any time. Harris County Commissioners Court reserves the right to make benefit modifications on the County's behalf as needed.

For plan details, visit the Harris County Benefits & Wellness website:

www.benefitsathctx.com

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